Valentines Day

We knew that Tori would be doing something with Matt for Valentine's Day, so we decided that we were going to go out to dinner with Tina.  When we asked her were she wanted to go, she said the Melting Pot.  I think I failed to mention this was THIS MORNING.  Obviously, there was no way were were getting into the Melting Pot on Valentine's Day without reservations.  So we decided we would do fondue on our own.

I went to the store and bought some fillet mignon, chicken, pork, fresh strawberries, fresh pineapple, pound cake, some veggies, cheese, and beef broth.  After work Tina and I chopped and diced for about 2 hours.  Then Tina cleaned the dining room, set the table, and we were ready.

Of course ... then Rod had to work late.  So we were waiting, and waiting. 
Here was the table Tina sat while waiting - we had plenty of time to wash the china and crystal

After Rod got home we were ready.

Our first course was a cheddar beer cheese with bread, chips, and brocolli.  I mixed about 12 ounces of cheddar cheese (white cheddar, sharp cheddar, and medium cheddar), 2 - 3 ounces of swiss with 1/2 a can of beer, and a little bit of garlic. 

After the cheese was the main course with fillet mignon, pork, chicken, potatoes, and red pepper.  We made the broth with 4 cups of beef stock, 3 cloves of garlic sauteed, 1/2 cup red wine, and some herb seasoning.  It was every bit as good as the melting pots!

And last but certainly not least... came the chocolate.  We did a simple 1/2 milk, 1/2 dark chocolate with the strawberries, pineapple, and pound cake

Since I went and spent $60 on the electric fondue pot for the meat course, and all the food that I bought... it might have saved us a few dollars than going to the Melting Pot.. but it was just as good, we are just as full, we didn't have to go out in the rain, and best yet... it was great company in the comfort of our own home.

A perfect Valentine's Day